Japan House Matsuri Festival returns! Matsuri will be held on Saturday, May 6th from 12:00 — 9:00 pm, in and around Japan House and the Arboretum at the University of Illinois.

Admission to the Matsuri Festival and all performances are FREE, and paid food and activities are budget-friendly. All events and activities will take place outside in the Arboretum rain or shine.

Japan House will celebrate the end of the spring semester and 25 years in the Arboretum at the University of Illinois with a celebratory day of performances, food and artistry followed by fireworks.

Matsuri, the Japanese word for festival, will be held Saturday, May 6 from 12pm to 9pm in the Arboretum just south of Japan House, a new location for the event. The schedule includes a variety of free performances, including Ho Etsu Taiko drum group, DJ Van Paugam, martial arts demonstrations, hula, and more.

May 6, 2023 - University of Illinois Japan House Matsuri Festival 12 noon - 9 pm